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Nov 13, 2023FPN Welcomes Dr. David Bennett
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is delighted to announce that David Bennett, MB, PhD, has joined the Foundation’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), effective November 2023. The SAB advises both… -
Oct 28, 2023Helping PN Patients Directly
My name is Sumedha and I am a current high school senior in Maryland. Though I do not have peripheral neuropathy (PN) and do not know of anyone in my… -
Oct 3, 2023Persistence
Sotirios from New Jersey shares his inspirational journey of SFN: from diagnosis to symptom management. “Am I having a heart attack?” That is what I found asking myself in February… -
Sep 7, 2023
TREATING ANTI-MAG PN – A LOOK BACK AND WHAT MAY BE COMING
Anti-MAG neuropathy refers to a rare auto-immune associated cause of peripheral neuropathy (PN). In this case, the person’s own immune system (specifically, the IgM monoclonal antibodies) attack nerve cells required… -
Aug 7, 2023Coping with Chronic Pain
My name is Brooke Gottesman. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in mental health since 2004. I am currently in part-time private practice in NY with a… -
Jul 28, 2023Importance of Peripheral Neuropathy Recognized in Appropriations Act
Since 2019, the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy has been actively engaged in a campaign to increase federal funding for peripheral neuropathy research. We had an extraordinary breakthrough in fiscal year 2021,… -
Jul 27, 2023PN Renewed in Senate Defense Bill
On July 27, 2023, the Senate Committee on Appropriations approved by a large bipartisan vote the Senate version of the fiscal year 2024 Defense Appropriations Act. As it has in the… -
Jul 7, 2023Donor Advised Funds: A Great Way to Give
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy (FPN) is a 100% donor supported 501(c)3 charitable organization. Through research funding, awareness, and patient education, our work advances our mission to improve the lives…